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DANCE
Arizona
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statewide listing May/June 2019
of performances
master classes
auditions | jobs
tips | news
social dancing
Dance Season
2019-2020
Announcements
Ballet Arizona's
Eroica: An Evening at
Desert Botanical Gardents
Launch
Canyon Movement Company
Happy International
TAP DANCE DAY
May 25! Desert Dance Theatre's
Candice Vaughn & Geo Johnson
40th Anniversary Celebration
Photo by Vera Almann
Arizona Dance e-Star
Arizona Dance e-Star
Arizona Dance Coalition a publication of the
Volume 9, Issue 5 May/June 2019
Dear readers,
Table of Contents
Congratulations to all the graduates, the seasons that
Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 finished with incredible performances, the schools that trained
Workshops. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13 dancers to be better, and the administrators that made it all
Summer Intensive. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14-15 happen. As you think about the next season and school year,
reflect on what could have happened to make it smoother,
Season Announcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 19-20 easier, and more meaningful, and create a strategy to make it
Auditions. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16-17, 37 happen. Don't just crash. Some tips are on the last page. And
BEST CONCERT DESIGN & PROMOTION AWARD. .. .. 21 consult with experts and find 'interns.' It's OK. You don't have to
do it all yourself. Remember to take a moment to 'breathe' and
ADC Member Announcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
enJOY.
Arts Education EXPLORER . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 24
Congratulations to Shelly Hawkins,
Grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Artistic Director of Hawkinsdance,
Photo of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 for planning and executing the season's
JOBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 35-36 Best Concert Promotion Design and Campaign!
Regional News. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 28-30
You can view the concert images on page 21! Shelly and
Social Dance. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .31-34 company did a tremendous job on their first concert and we
ADC Member Benefits wish them continued success! And Shelly used 'interns.'
ADC Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Congratulations to Desert Dance Theatre on their 40th
ORGANIZATION Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Anniversary (pgs 6-7). ADC member Vanessa Ramirez also
SUBSCRIBE to Arizona Dance e-Star. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 received the Advocate for the Arts Award! (pg 23)
National Dance TV News: World of Dance was incredible
JOIN the ADC. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44
(congrats to The Kings - final routine!) and AZ was represented.
ADC SPONSORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Dancing With The Stars just announced they are back for
Season 28 (I don't think I watched 27). So You Think You Can
Dance returns this summer for Season 16, but no dates revealed yet!
In closing, Summer Intensives are for 'everyone.' If you don't see a good fit for you, create your own!
DANCE! And check out this TedTalk on The Aesthetics of Joy. Then find JOY or create it.
enJOY, Krystyna, Editor
The Arizona Dance Coalition is a membership-based, statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit dance organization creating connections and
communication between the general public and the dance community. ADC membership is available to individuals and organizations
interested in the art of dance. You may join online at AzDanceCoalition.org. All questions about membership and sponsorship can be sent
to Lisa@AzDanceCoalition.org. Calendar of Events are posted online by ADC members. Article submissions, news, letters to the editor and
advertising sales can be sent to Krystyna@AzDanceCoalition.org. Additional ADC contact information is on the last page.
Past e-Star publications are available at azdancecoalition.org/newsletters/.
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Event listings are posted by ADC members on the ADC
website. Events are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations
with the exception of charitable and free events, educational
workshops and master classes. All submissions are monitored.
Content may be edited. Non-member news and events are
listed in the Regional Section. Send news to: Krystyna@AzDanceCoalition.org. AzDanceCoalition.org
May 2-5, Thursday-Saturday 7:30 pm, Saturday 2 pm, Sunday 1 pm. Phoenix Symphony
Hall, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix. Ballet Arizona presents All Balanchine. Three ballets by The
Father of American Ballet, George Balanchine, including a work never before performed
by Ballet Arizona. Ib Andersen is one of a handful of artists worldwide entrusted by the
Balanchine Trust to stage these masterpieces.
Emeralds (Ballet Arizona Premiere) | Music by Gabriel Fauré
A Ballet Arizona premiere, Emeralds evokes the elegance and romanticism of 19th century
ballet.
Theme and Variations | Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
This ballet, with its glorious choreography and glittering costumes, recalls the grandeur of
classical ballet.
Square Dance | Music by Antonio Vivaldi and Arcangelo Corelli
This lively ballet combines the spirit and verve of an American folk dance with the precision
and techniques of classical ballet.
Ib Andersen is one of a handful of artists worldwide entrusted by the Balanchine Trust to
stage these masterpieces. The performances will be May 2-5 at Symphony Hall. Tickets: Ballet
Arizona Box Office 602-381-1096, Mon-Fri noon-5:30 pm, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix.
May 5, Sunday, 2-3 pm. Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale. Center
Dance Ensemble & Scottsdale Center for the Arts present Cinderella. Cinderella is stuck
working at the diner and her best friend and fairy godmother, Dawn, helps her meet the man
of her dreams, Joseph Charming, the captain of the football team. Cindy’s stepsisters, with
the help of her mean mother, constantly try to interfere but they are not successful. They
are the worst dancers at the ball — only Joseph’s true love can match his dance moves. Set
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in the 1980s, Cinderella Rocks retells the familiar
story in a modern way using classic music from
the decade and diverse dance styles including
tap, jazz and hip-hop. This family-friendly event is
delightfully funny and down to earth. Tickets are
just $10 ($5 for youths under 18). Center Dance
Ensemble is the resident dance company at the
Herberger Theater Company.
May 11, Saturday, 1-3 pm. Garfield Elementary School 811
N 13th St, Phoenix. Alwun House Foundation and Garfield
Organization in partnership with Garfield Elementary
School present “The Garfield Arts Experience.” Youth will
perform what they learned in a series of workshops taught
by Step Raptis & Lisa R Chow with Desert Dance Theatre/
Step’s Junk Funk. The neighborhood and general public
are invited to attend, and participate in various hands-on
activities.
May 11, Saturday, 8-11 pm. Scoundrel & Scamp
Theatre in the Historic Y, 738 N 5th Ave, Tucson. ZUZI!
Dance presents the 5th Annual Bluesy ZUZI!—the
annual event for blues lovers and those who love
to dance to the blues featuring a band of seasoned
professional, plus dancers, poets, and more! Tickets
$20 https://zuzimoveit.org/
May 11-12, Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 2:30 pm. Paradise
Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts,
18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix. Scottsdale School of Ballet
is happy to present the annual “Soiree de Ballet 2019”
sponsored by the Scottsdale Ballet Foundation.
The evening features the perennial favorite, “The Ballet
Class,” where the audience gets a look into the training
of a ballet student. This is followed by “The Enchanted
Room,” an original work choreographed by Donald
and Sibylle Dadey, and Flamenco by Julia Chacon is set
to a compilation score where the story follows a girl who instead of doing homework,
daydreams, falls asleep and dreams of a faraway land. Or is it a dream?
For the finale, we present highlights and our variations from “La Bayadere-Act II,” set to the
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wonderful music of Ludwig Minkus. Exquisitely re-staged after one of the classical masters
by Sibylle Acatos-Dadey, with additional choreography by her and director Donald Dadey.
We are also featuring choreography from faculty members, Kelsey Kroll and Rebecca Boizelle
for our Contemporary portion of the program.
Tickets $38 adults and $28 child/ student available at the PVCC box office or call 602-787-
7738. Purchase your tickets early as we have sold out performances in the past.
May 14-June 1, 8 pm. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix. Ballet
Arizona presents Eroica: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Surrounded by the lush
desert landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, Ib Andersen’s vision for dance in the
desert continues in 2019 with Eroica. Back by popular demand by Arizona audiences, this
immersive performance draws sellout crowds with ballet that takes chances and challenges
emotional boundaries in the breathtaking setting of the Desert Botanical Garden. “Eroica is a
bold testament to shifts that occur throughout personal, creative, and collective histories.” – Lynn
Trimble, Phoenix New Times. This production is made possible by gifts from the Dorrance
Family Foundation, Carol and Randy Schilling and supporters of the New Works Initiative.
Tickets $48 general admission, $68 table, $88 premium seats (fees included). Ballet Arizona
Box Office 602-381-1096, Mon-Fri noon-5:30 pm, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix.
May 17-18, Friday-Saturday 7:30 pm. Northern Arizona
University Campus, Clifford E White Theater, S Knowles
Dr, Flagstaff. Don’t miss LAUNCH, Canyon Movement
Company’s Spring Dance Festival! Celebrating the
50th anniversary of Man’s first walk on the moon, seven
different dance companies share their interpretation of
that historic event! Dance performed live on the stage,
on the screen, and in the air! Original choreography and
special guests! The Gala Festival concert features regional
and local dance groups in performance as well as a pre-
show talk by Viola Award winner Kevin Schindler about
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Apollo 11. Donations accepted at the door. Special guest Kevin Schindler from Lowell
Observatory along with performing groups Canyon Movement Company, Human Nature
Dance Theatre, Velocity Dance Company, Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Cazo
Dance Company, Abby Collier, and Momentum Aerial will present a night to remember.
They will present two evenings of innovative, unique, and intriguing new works. Tickets $15.
Facebook 928-774-3937
This program is sponsored in part by the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Arts Council, the Arizona Community
Foundation, and the Arizona Commission on the Arts with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.
May 25-26, Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 2 pm.
Phoenix Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams,
Phoenix. Specially created to showcase the full
range of styles learned at The School of Ballet
Arizona, check out the next generation of
Ballet Arizona. Students from primary to pre-
professional perform. Tickets start at $37.
June 1, Saturday, 11 am, 1:15 & 3:30 pm. Snider
Auditorium, 400 S 6th Ave, Yuma. Yuma Ballet Academy
will present three performances of “Etudes & Excerpts”
showcasing students ages 3-18. In addition, Ballet Yuma
Workshop Dancers will open each program with a new
ballet choreographed by Associate Artistic Director
Emma M.K. Cong. Closing each performance will be
Ballet Yuma company dancers performing a finale piece
with graduating senior dancer Lily Cong (photo) – her final performance with the Academy.
Tickets $10/adults, $5/children under 5, academyyba@roadrunner.com, 928-314-4762.
June 7, Friday, 6:30-10 pm. Arizona Heritage Center/
Arizona Historical Society, 1300 N College, Tempe. Desert
Dance Theatre Turns 40: Making Dance History in
Arizona. This festive event will celebrate Desert Dance
Theatre’s accomplishments and longevity as a moving
force in Arizona’s Dance and Arts community. We will
be recognizing three Special Guest Honorees: Catherine
“Rusty” Foley (Arizona Citizens for the Arts), Floyd A.
Galloway (Arizona Informant Newspaper and Alvin
Galloway Show), and John Henry Waddell (Sculpture Artist). The full evening will include:
reception with drinks and appetizers, entertainment, buffet dinner, recognition presentation
and raffle/silent auction. Delectables by Dancing Chef Catering Chef Mark Vanek.
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Desert Dance Theatre was founded by four ASU dance graduates: Billbob Brown,
Dotti Anderson, Margie Romero, and Debbie Schofield. They focused on education
and entertainment through their work. DDT served as an outlet for dancers to perform
professionally and fill an artistic and cultural void in the communities throughout Arizona.
Soon DDT gained a reputation for creating meaningful works — especially the still-running
Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman. For 40 years DDT has provided quality educational
and community programs and services in schools and communities throughout Arizona. We
are inviting you to celebrate this important milestone and help us to continue our work.
Celebrate with us. Tickets start at $75. More information here or call 480-962-4584. Photo
by Vera Almann.
June 8, Saturday, 8-11 pm. Scorpius Dance
Theatre, 1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix. Scorpius
Dance Theatre hosts “Musical Mayhem” Drag
Show Fundraiser filled with drag performances
by the Scorpius dancers as well as drag guests.
Drag Early Bird Sale: $22 (+ service fee) ONLY
20 Tickets are available. Sale starts May 8-15
or until tickets are sold out. This is a general
admission ticket. General Admission $35 (+service fee). This ticket includes (1) general
admission, (2) Drink coupons, (2) Raffle Tickets and Hord'oeuvres from Dancing Chef
Catering. Tickets go on sale May 15th. VIP Admission $50 (+service fee). Limited Amount
Available. This VIP ticket includes (1) reserved seat in the front area, (4) Drink Coupons, (4)
Raffle Tickets and hors d'oeuvres from Dancing Chef Catering. Tickets go on sale May 15th.
All proceeds from Musical Mayhem will support Scorpius Dance Theatre’s production
expenses for the 2019/20 season. Visit www.scorpiusdance.com.
June 14, Tuesday, 8 pm. Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts, Stage 2, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale.
Liminal ______ A [nueBOX] permanent artists in
residence premiere. This performance will be a part of
the new Scottsdale Arts Collaborative Community
Engagement Program. This split-bill performance will
consist of dance for film and live performance. In this
show, both artists explore personal histories, life changes,
ambivalence, and the pressures of socially constructed
ideologies that come with being a person of color.
Through the mediums of video and live performance,
both artists seek to find agency in life, love, identity, and
patience.
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Ericka Vaughn Byrne is a black female dancer, choreographer, writer, director, and educator
from Chicago, Illinois. In 2014, she co-founded Project Bound Dance, a Chicago-based dance
collaboration. She co-directed and choreographed the company for 4 years until she and
her husband moved to Phoenix in 2018. Shortly after her arrival to the valley she became
involved with [nueBOX] as the artist support and development director. With [nueBOX]
she has found a place to pour out her passion of creating space for artists to grow. Liminal
______ is her artistic premier in Arizona.
Felix Cruz received a BFA in dance and choreography from Virginia Commonwealth
University in 2010 and received an MFA in dance at Arizona State University in 2017. Cruz
has toured nationally and internationally with choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones for
the revival of Houston- Jones’s piece THEM. Cruz is the artistic director for CRUZ CONTROL
COLLECTIVE, which creates work that is a social commentary on the affect popular culture
has on the world; through a queer lens. Liminal ______ is Cruz’s first artistic endeavor as a
PAIR. Tickets $19.99.
NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY EVENT
National Tap Dance Day is celebrated
on May 25th of every year. The date
of May 25 was chosen because it
was the birthday of Bill “Bojangles”
Robinson. The idea of National Tap Dance Day was first
presented to U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989, and
was signed into US-American law by President George
H.W. Bush on November 8, 1989. In recent years,
Tap Dance Day is also celebrated in other countries,
particularly Japan, Australia, India and Iceland.
Arizona Dance Coalition member Mary Wall is once again holding classes for ‘free’ and
teaching the Shim Sham Saturday, May 25th, at Wall-2-Wall Tap Dance Center, 617 S
McClintock Dr, Suite 3, Tempe, to celebrate this great American art form – TAP!
11 am Never-2-Late Tap Class
12:15 pm Performance by the
HeartBeat Tap Ensemble (right)
12:30 pm Shim Sham Shimmy Class – learn the national anthem of tap!
1:30 pm Prize Drawing – studio merchandise and free class passes!
Class space is limited. Advanced registration is recommended | 480-317-3000 |
https://www.wellnessliving.com/signup/wall2wall_dance_center
info@w2sdance.com or register online.
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Mary Wall and
her HeartBeats
Tap Ensemble
performed
at the
Las Vegas Tap
Festival!
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WORKSHOPS
May 19, June 23, July 21, 12-2 pm – EPIK Sunday
FUNday events at The Duce, 525 S Central Ave,
Phoenix. EPIK Dance Company’s special monthly
Sunday classes continue at The Duce. Saza & Weezy,
co-founders, are teaching: 12 pm GROOV3 - a 1-hr,
high energy, dance 'til you drop, CARDIO FUNK
CLASS with Saza; 1 pm HIP HOP DUO CHOREO with
Weezy - bring a partner or get paired up in class! All
ages and all levels welcome. $20 gets you 2 classes
and some awesome food and drink specials | $5
Mimosas, $5 off Duce Jar Vintage Cocktails, “Duce
Off” $2 Food Order. Bar w/ID. Info@epikdanceco.org,
www.epikdanceco.org.
The Duce’s Sunday Brunch runs from 11am-3pm,
so you can come early to eat, or stay and grab a drink or some yummy food after class. More
info at http://theducephx.com/
May 24-25, Friday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm.
ASU Performing and Media Arts 132, 970 E
University Dr, Tempe. The School of Film,
Dance and Theatre’s Industry/Motion Dance
Clinic includes master classes, professional
development seminars and practical, real-
world advice for emerging professionals. The
two-day clinic will be taught by Los Angeles
dance industry professionals James Alsop,
YNOT and Chisa Yamaguchi. Alsop has worked with artists such as Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Kelly
Rowland, Janelle Monae, Wayne Brady and many more. Anthony Denaro, aka YNOT, is senior
vice president of the legendary Rock Steady Crew, and as a B-boy, he works internationally
at judging battles and teaching workshops. Yamaguchi, is the associate manager for Sozo
Artists Inc., an international creative arts agency that features artists such as Wendy Whelan,
Lil Buck and Daniel Bernard Roumain. She has worked with renowned Los Angeles-based
dance company DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion® for the past 10 years as a touring
performing artist, education director, institute director and marketing director. The dance
clinic is open to high school, college and professional dancers who are 16 years old and
older. For workshop questions, please contact: jdm@asu.edu.
Register online | 9 am–5 pm with break for lunch (four classes per day, two in the morning
and two in the afternoon). Cost: $200 – Late registration (April 13–May 12), $12-$250 |
Facebook James Alsop | YNOT | Sozo Artists
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SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES
June 3-27, Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 am-4 pm. Scottsdale Community College,
9000 E Chaparral Rd, PE Bldg, Rm 135, Scottsdale. SCC Dance’s Summer Conservatory offers
four weeks of dancing with SCC instructors in ballet, modern, jazz and repertory learning
contemporary choreography. Enroll in DAN291AC-14512. Students under 18 will need to
register in person with a parent/guardian. $255 for 3 credits (Maricopa County residents).
You may also choose one or two technique classes in ballet, modern and/or jazz. For 1
class and 1 credit, register for DAN291AA-17727. For 2 classes and 2 credits, register for
DAN291AB-17728. Questions? Email sccdance@scottsdalecc.edu.
SCOTTSDALE BALLET FOUNDATION SPONSORS GUEST ARTISTS
SCOTTSDALE SCHOOL OF BALLET SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE
Mondays-Fridays 10 am-3 pm
The SSB Summer Intensive is a great way to broaden your background with our guest
teachers as well as make new dance friends. Our guests will offer insightful and inspirational
training to the Advanced and Intermediate level students. Don’t miss this opportunity to
work with these master teachers. We also have live piano accompaniment with Amanda
Hidalgo for the Advanced Level ballet classes. We are happy and proud to announce our
special summer faculty:
Christine Spizzo – June 3rd-7th | Former ABT soloist, owner and co-founder of Studio Elevé
Kanako Imayoshi – June 10th–14th | Ballet Arizona dancer since 2001
Michael Cook – June 17th–June 21st | Former Ballet Arizona dancer, owner/director Tempe
Dance West
Online Registration Form - $45 deposit due upon Registration to reserve your place ($15
non-refundable). You may also download the printable Registration Form and submit it to
SSB with your deposit. Questions, call 480-948-8202. For a sample schedule, visit:
https://scottsdaledance.com/summer/
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SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES
Yuma Academy of Ballet welcomes three guests this summer for their Intensives. June 10-
28 Session 1 is three weeks – Mondays-Fridays, 9:30 am-4 pm, $1100. Two levels for intense
instruction in technique, pointe, variations, dancer tips from a pro, nutrition, Pilates and
more! Call for early bird registration and/or full summer discounts. www.balletyuma.org |
academyyba@roadrunner.com | 928-314-4762 | 3942 S Avenue 4 ½ E, Yuma.
Week 1: Adam Bloodgood – principal dancer with San Diego Ballet; formerly with Ballet Idaho
and Dayton Ballet; graduate of Pacific Northwest Ballet School
Week 2: Crystal Brothers – principal dancer with Ballet Memphis; on faculty at School of Ballet
Memphis; a certified Stott Pilates Instructor.
Week 3: Annette Barcelona – Department Chair of Dance at The San Diego School of Creative
and Performing Arts; an ABT® Certified Teacher; Certified Balanced Body University Pilates
Instructor and Progressing Ballet Technique Instructor.
July 9-26 Session 2 is three weeks – Monday-Friday – 8 – 10:30 am (2 ½ hrs) and taught by
Academy staff - $300 or $125/week.
center for the performing arts
7380 E Second St, Scottsdale
scottsdaleperformingarts.org, 480-499-8587
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Dance Series for 2019-2020 Season
We're putting the spotlight on four fabulous companies. You won’t find
this mix of diverse, high energy, boundary breaking dance companies
anywhere but at Scottsdale Arts. #ScottsdaleArts
Details | YouTube Promo Announcement
DIAVOLO
November 22, 8 pm
Jacob Jonas The Company
January 31, 8 pm
Malpaso Dance Company
February 14, 8 pm
Ballet Hispánico
February 28, 8 pm
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AUDITIONS
May 4, Saturday, 10 am-3 pm. Grand Canyon University Dance Department Auditions,
3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix. With the BA Dance or BA Dance Education GCU degree, you
will emerge from the program with the knowledge and practices to succeed in today’s global
marketplace. Audition is required for acceptance into the degree program. Contact Susannah
Keita at susannah.keita@gcu.edu for more information.
May 4, Saturday 12:30-4 pm or August 12, Monday, 12:30-4 pm. Scottsdale Community
College Dance Dept Scholarship/Placement Auditions. PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E
Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale. Are you interested in taking dance technique classes at SCC and
don’t know what level you need to be in? Would you like to be considered for a scholarship
to help pay for your dance training? Attend one of the two auditions before Fall 2019. Be
prepared for a ballet barre, along with modern, jazz and hip hop center work. No prepared
material is required. You must be a dance major or intend to begin studying as a dance major
to be eligible for the scholarship.
SCC’s INSTINCT DANCECORPS AUDITIONS will be held at the same time as the Scholarship/
Placement Auditions on May 4. Instinct dancers receive a $200 scholarship if enrolled
in 12+ credits! Are you interested in performing in multiple college and professional
shows throughout the year? Do you want to train with some of the leading guest artists
from around the country? Are you interested in improving your modern technique and
performance skills? Consider auditioning for Instinct Dancecorps, SCC Dance’s premiere pre-
professional company. The audition will consist of a ballet barre, and modern, jazz and/or
hip hop center work. Bring a headshot, current resume and video reel of three works (if not
currently an SCC dance student). Questions? Email sccdance@scottsdalecc.edu.
May 11, Saturday, 9 am. Elektro Dance Academy is having auditions for two elite
contemporary companies. RDC, studio competition team (18 and under), and LYTES
Contemporary, our Elite adult company. Travel, showcase, and compete while reppin’ the
Elektro Legacy (18+). therisedancecompany@gmail.com
May 20, Monday, 6-8:30 pm. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. CaZo Dance Auditions.
CaZo Dance is looking for easy to work with, hard working, expressive, passionate dancers of
all styles. We perform two Full-length productions a year and participate in many charitable
events, festivals, and gigs throughout the year. We are looking for advanced dancers any of
the following styles: contemporary, Jazz, Partnering, Ballroom, Tap, Acting, Modern. Take
class with us Mondays 6-7:15 and Saturdays 11-12:30 to prep for the audition. Classes are $10
and held at Mesa Arts Center. www.Cazodance.com
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June 26, 7:30 pm. Metropolitan Arts Institute |
Scorpius Resident Rehearsal Home, 1700 N 7th
Ave, Phoenix. Scorpius Dance Theater is having
AUDITIONS with Call Backs on June 27th, 7:30 pm
(Invitation Only). Looking for Male and Female
dancers. Must have advanced training in Modern,
Ballet and Contemporary. Dancers will be selected
to perform for Scorpius Dance Theatre's 2019/20
Season.
2019/20 Season
Oct 3,4,5 & Oct 10, 11 and 12, 2019
Feb 7 & 8, April 23, 24 and 25, 2020
If you would like to audition please email us by June 25, 2019. Please email your dance
resume, headshot, and body shot. Email: lisa@scorpiusdance.com
Note: Scorpius Dance Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit company. We do not offer contracts.
Dancers are paid stipends per performance/gig depending on budget.
"Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any
harm to the world."
—Voltaire
AzDEO is proud to announce their first annual
Leadership Camp
for high school-aged dance students
It will be held Friday, August 23rd, at Westwood High School, 945 W Rio Salado
Pkwy, Mesa. Teachers, help your students become leaders! Sessions will address
topics important to building and enhancing leadership. Bring your lunch.
Schools, studios and venues must register students: azdeo.org. Deadline:
August 16. Registration day of 8:30 am, 9 am-3 pm. Payments made to AzDEO -
check or purchase order. Please mail to AzDEO, PO Box 60152, Phoenix AZ 85082.
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The Arizona Dance Coalition provides an online
calendar of dance events: performances, master
classes, workshops, festivals and auditions.
https://www.azdancecoalition.org/calendar/
Events are created by ADC members (individuals,
organizations/dance companies, and venues).
Check for last minute additions or changes. Just
click on the image at the left or the link above.
Fill 'your calendar' with dance events!
"To sing well and to dance well is to be well-educated."
—Plato
July/Aug ISSUE
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DEADLINE mentioned in the Regional Section of the Arizona Dance
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auditions, scholarships, awards & recognitions, new
June 25 positions, reorganizations, and invitations to participate in
Send news to: Festivals. Keep Arizonans informed! Dance thrives in Arizona.
Krystyna@AzDanceCoalition.org
Consider becoming an ADC member, being a part of a statewide dance
community and enjoying the member benefits and discounts offered by our
members and more than 20 Merchants throughout Arizona ~ graphic designers,
photographers, dancewear stores, dance studios, printers, costume designers,
venues, etc. Review the benefits towards the back of this magazine.
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UA Presents
2019-2020 Dance Season
Centennial Hall, unless otherwise noted
1020 E University, Tucson
Box Office: 1-800-840-9227
Farruquito | Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 pm
UA Dance: Premium Blend | November 13-17, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Grupo Corpo | Saturday, February 8, 8 pm
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo | Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 pm
Chad Herzog named Executive Director of UA Presents
International arts curator and leader Chad Herzog is joining the
University of Arizona as the executive director of UA Presents,
effective August 12. He joins as the organization enters its 25th
anniversary season.
Herzog will oversee all aspects of UA Presents, the UA’s performing
arts presenter, by providing creative vision for the organization and
curating programming.
Herzog is currently the co-executive director and director of programming for the
International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Connecticut, where he is responsible
for the overall artistic vision, conceiving, developing, and implementing artistic and
humanities events. He also oversees community engagement and marketing, and provides
strategic direction, financial oversight and fundraising support.
“We are delighted to have Chad Herzog join the staff at UA Presents,” said Andrew
Schulz, vice president for the arts and dean of the College of Fine Arts. “Chad has a vision
and a passion for the performing arts and for artists. He has a track record of providing a
welcoming environment for innovation and experimentation with artists, which has resulted
in higher attendance and engagement for students and the community.”
For more information, please visit uapresents.org. Welcome, Chad!
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MESA ARTS CENTER
ANNOUNCES ITS
2019-2020 DANCE SEASON
One E Main St, Mesa
Box Office: 480.644.6500
Farruquito
November 12, 2019 | 7:30 PM | Piper Theater | $40
Farruquito, heir to the most renowned Gypsy flamenco dynasty, is the
greatest flamenco dancer of this new century (New York Times). His first
stage appearance on Broadway in New York City at the age of four alongside
his grandfather, “EL Farruco,” Farruquito has made it his life’s mission to share the purest form
of flamenco on stages around the world while further broadening his influence.
Ballet Folclórico Nacional De México De Silvia Lozano
January 19, 2020 | 3:00 PM | Ikeda Theater | $25-$45
Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de SILVIA LOZANO is
tasked with the dissemination, preservation and promotion
of the Culture of Mexico. With an artistic career spanning
over 56 years, the BFNM reflects the work of Mexico’s leading
practitioners of folklore, dance, music, and costumes. The BFNM has performed in over
forty countries, receiving numerous awards, as well as being designated an Ambassador of
Mexican Culture.
****** Dorrance Dance ******
April 1, 2020 | 7:30 PM | Ikeda Theater | $30-$60
Dorrance Dance is an award-winning tap dance company
based out of New York City. The company’s work aims
to honor tap dance’s uniquely beautiful history in a
new, dynamic, and compelling context; by pushing it -
rhythmically, technically, and conceptually. The company’s inaugural performance garnered
a Bessie Award for “blasting open our notions of tap” and the company continues its
passionate commitment to expanding the audience for tap dance.
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Member Announcements
ADC member Mele Martinez, writer/performance
artist, will speak about the progress of her project
– The Molino – a book-length manuscript that
tells the story of her family and their tamal/tortilla
factory in downtown Tucson. Mele is a Arts FDN
for Tucson and So AZ grantee and joining her will
be two other grantees – community artist Torran
Anderson and mixed media artist Xinya Zhang.
The presentation will be at the University of
Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N Olive Rd, Tucson, on Thursday, May 2, 5:30-7 pm.
Movement Source Dance Company recently brought "Our Stories" to the Tempe History
Museum with three performances in March to the public. The performances included youth
from our guiDANCE mentoring program, spoken word and live music accompanying the
dance. It was exciting to bring dance into a non-
traditional setting and create an intimate and
moving evening. Photos by Michael Simon
Movement Source creates a workshop
annually for the students at Phoenix Day
School for the Deaf through a grant
from Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture.
Nikki Turner teaching with the musical
accompaniment of Keith Johnson at this
year's workshop! Beautiful dancers and
much joy shared through dance!
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Here's an interview with
Eric Snyder, currently studying with
the English National Ballet School
He's dances the role of
Prince Désiré in the ENB's
My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Eric was formerly with Ballet Yuma!
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ founder and director Vanessa Ramirez was
the recipient of the Si Se Puede Foundation’s 2019 Advocate for the Arts
Award for her dedication and passion to cultural education through her
school/company and C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona. Congratulations, Vanessa!
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | ARTS EDUCATION DATA AVAILABLE
Who has access to arts education in Arizona? What arts courses are offered in my
child’s school? How many students are enrolled in dance courses in my county?
The Arts Education Explorer can tell you that information. This information
makes its debut on the Arizona Department of Education’s School Report Card
accountability system: https://azreportcards.azed.gov/state-reports. Please take
some time to explore the Report Card system and the Arts Education dashboard.
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participation – Pre-K/K.
This is a ‘situation’
that needs immediate
attention.
ARTS JOURNAL ~ Stories people talk about
a link to global dance news stories
http://www.artsjournal.com/category/dance
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AZ GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
ARTS FOUNDATION OF TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA
For more information, please contact Natalia Gabrielsen, Program Coordinator,
at ngabrielsen@artsfoundtucson.org or (520) 460-4505 | https://artsfoundtucson.org/
Event Sponsorship Program Guidelines – Fall 2019
Application Opens: March 18, 2019 | Application Closes: May 13, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Award Notification Received: June 3, 2019 | Award Funds Issued: July 5, 2019
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona requests applications to its Event
Sponsorship Program from nonprofit, 501(c)3 organizations. This opportunity will provide
funds to support arts-related events which are free and open to the public and serve the
residents of Southern Arizona. This sponsorship opportunity will provide partial funding in
the form of small awards to organizations for arts-related activities.
Sponsorship of events is made available through Arts Foundation’s marketing budget,
rather than grant-making funds, and follows a separate approval process from grant awards.
As such, preference will be given to requests that increase access to the arts and broaden
awareness of the work of the Arts Foundation.
ARIZONA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS | https://azarts.gov/grants/
Artist Opportunity Grant | Deadline May 15, 2019
Artist Opportunity Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they take advantage
of specific, unique opportunities that have the potential to significantly impact an artist’s
work and career. This grant supports and empowers artists at critical stages in their creative
lives as you work to raise the profile of your artistic practice and continue to innovate your
work.
Who’s it for? Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re
just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the Opportunity
Grant is available to help you take advantage of professional opportunities that will have a
significant impact in advancing your artistic career.
DONATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & THANK YOU
Beth Vezzosi has made a $50 donation to the Arizona Dance Coalition
in honor and memory of her sister Christy (McDonough) Beauchamp.
Christy loved to dance and passed away February 13, 2017.
Thank you, Beth. This was a beautiful way to honor her.
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Photo of the Month
Ballet Etudes' Zoe Hunter with guest Randy Pacheco
Sleeping Beauty's Wedding Pas De Deux
Photo by Kellan Meko
Arizona Dance e-Star Editor/Designer/Writer: Krystyna Parafinczuk
Contributors: Lisa Chow, Kellan Meko, Kathleen Sinclair
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Ballet Arizona is conducting a national search for a
School Director responsible for the leadership and
management of the School of Ballet Arizona and is
accountable to Ballet Arizona's Artistic Director. Areas
of oversight include the Children’s Lower and Upper Divisions, Pre-Professional programs,
Summer Intensive, and Studio Company.
The School Director ensures the artistic excellence of the school at a national level
standard and supervises the studio company including rehearsals, hiring, auditions,
counseling and mentoring. Must teach and rehearse a minimum of 20 hours per week and
create schedules and design curriculum for upcoming seasons. Assist with the staging,
rehearsals, and performances of the School of Ballet Arizona students in school productions
and Ballet Arizona productions. Must assist in grant applications and budgets as necessary
and continually seek opportunities for increased revenue generation, cost efficiency, etc.
Must be an experienced ballet teacher with experience in a professional ballet company.
Other skills: staff management, project management and program planning skills, solid oral
and written communication skills, and must be a team leader and team player.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and contact
information to Human Resources, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034 or via
e-mail to HR@balletaz.org.
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Regional News, Announcements & Events
Northern Arizona ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
May 10, Friday, 7:30 pm. Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff. Flagstaff Arts Council and
Human Nature Dance Theater present “River of Stars Show” – 2019 Celebration of the
Night. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 day of show. May be purchased online or in person at
Coconino Center for the Arts, by calling (928)779-2300, and downtown at Arizona Music Pro
(cash or check only). https://flagartscouncil.org/event/river-of-stars/?instance_id=15308
Central Arizona ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
May 10-11, Friday 7 pm, Saturday 2 pm. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St, Phoenix.
DanceMotion Performing Company is proud to present Charleston Street, their 32nd
annual spring production. The Roarin’ ‘20s are alive again with flappers and jazz defining the
social scene. As congress debates the continuation of the prohibition of dance, Gunner Sloan
and his gang of outlaw dancers make a mockery of Washington through the operation of
their illegal dance halls. Detective Barney Whippel elicits the help of reporter Wendy Walsh to
take down Sloan and eliminate this dangerous and lawless dancing once and for all. Tickets
$22 | http://phoenix.ticketforce.com/DanceMotionpresentsCharlestonStreet | 602-971-9170.
May 12, Sunday, 4 pm. Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe. Fine Arts Assn of AZ & Silambam
Phoenix present A Rama Vaidhyanathan magic! Vivartana – Dance Transforms. The event
is co-supported by Sanskaar Nritya Dance Academy & Rauitha Bharathan. Info: Gauri Bhobe
480-707-9001
May 25-26, Saturday-Sunday, Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix. The School of Ballet Arizona
presents Spring Performance ~ a glimpse of the progression in ballet training, from
beginning students to advanced-level students on the verge of their professional careers.
Tickets start at $37: balletaz.org | 602-381-1096
May 18, Saturday, 1 & 6 pm. Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing
Arts, 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix. Arizona School of Classical Ballet and Phoenix City Ballet
present “Beauty in Motion” with a presentation of Sleeping Beauty. Tickets $8-31: https://
bit.ly/2Y5EQ5S
Saturday, May 18, 2 pm. Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix. Phoenix Ballet presents Snow White.
Tickets: phoenixballet.org or call 502-262-7273.
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May 26, Sunday, 12 & 4 pm. Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts, 1833 W Southern
Ave, Mesa. Tap 24.7 presents Murder at The TAP'Ocho-Phoenix. Tap 24.7 is back again
this year with their 8th annual show with over 100 tap dancers from across the country
performing in a hilarious, fun, family friendly murder mystery. Find out who gets murdered,
who the suspects are, and lastly...WHO DUNNIT?! Join us for the excitement of over 100 tap
dancers from across the country and talented singers for a "killer" time! We know you're
"dying" to be there! Ultra-talented choreographers whose credits include multiple Broadway
shows, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Got Talent, Team USA
World Tap Championship medalists, countless TV shows and commercials, and renowned
faculty members from national conventions/competitions and national and international tap
fests: Suzy Guarino-Hall, Gregg Russell, Karen Callaway-Williams, Kelsey Rose Young, Brendan
Kellam, Rachel LiPuma, Charlie DuHadway, Sarah Boice, Jenefer Miller, Jeffrey Bird, Chrissy Jones
and Kiana Guarino | BrownPaperTickets.com
June 1, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm. Setay Dance and Fitness Event Center, 7430 S 48th St, #103,
Phoenix. TWERK FUZION Workshop – an upbeat dance class open to all levels. Judgment-
free zone to build safe, body positive, uplifting community. RSVP https://www.facebook.
com/events/871168406553825/?ti=cl. For more info, contact: chezalepresents@gmail.com
June 3-29, Brooksher Ballet's Pro-Dance Intensive: Beginning (ages 8-10), Intermediate
(ages 10-12), and Advanced (ages 13-18) ~ technique, pointe & men's work, stretch,
and variations. 7931 E Pecos Rd, Suite 122, Mesa. info@brooksherballet.com, www.
brooksherballet.com
June 15-16, Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 2 pm. Phoenix Center for the Arts, Third St Theater, 1202
N 3rd St, Phoenix. Classical Fusion Dance presents L.O.V.E. ticketbud.com
June 17-22, former Bolshoi Ballet dancer Alexi Moskalenko will be teaching the Summer
Intensive at Master Ballet Academy, Scottsdale.
June 22-23, Saturday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Rd, Ste B, Scottsdale.
Mira Betz Weekend Intensive. “This Is Your Brain On Belly Dance” - the neurology of
efficient movement. **All Dancers from All Dance Styles Are Welcome!** The brain is
master, all movement is brain derived. So let's go to the source to improve our movement! In
this course Mira covers how our brains gather, integrate and learn movement. It will be part
lecture, part movement and joint mapping, and part dance. Mira offers a fresh scientifically-
backed perspective on movement fluency, coordination and balance. She will cover
efficient training, pain and injury recovery, shifting your work from biomechanical lens to a
neurological lens to better understand how our bodies function as a reflection of who we are
and what we do. Work smarter, not harder! Registration and details at www.TheInnerDancer.
com/Mira-Betz. Payment deadlines: $299.00 by 5.31.19 | $329.00 by 6.20.19
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July 27-28, Saturday-Sunday, 8 am-5 pm. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N 3rd
St, Phoenix, Phoenix. One Rhythm Dance Convention Summer Convention – classes,
scholarship opportunities and more, www.onerhythmdance.com
September 5-9, The Wigwam Arizona Resort, Litchfield. The 2nd Annual Phoenix Bachata
Festival. https://www.phoenixbachatafestival.com/
Southern Arizona ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
May 11-12, Saturday 1 & 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 & 5 pm. University of Arizona, Ina Gittings
Dance Studio 124 (directly west of Stevie Eller Dance Theatre), Tucson. Artifact Dance
Project presents Monologue of a Muted Man—a man losing his hearing reveals longings
for love, life, and purpose. Witness the achievements of collaborators Patrick Baliani, Russell
Ronnebaum, Robert Anthony Peters, Claire Hancock and Ashley Bowman. Allow extra time
for parking. https://www.artifactdanceproject.org/parking
Soleste Lupu and Joey Rodgers, owners of Dancing In The Streets AZ (nonprofit school for all
abilities), received ONMEDIA's 2018/2019 ARTS HERO Award. Congratulations!
AzDEO 1st Middle School Dance Festival
October 12, Saturday 9 am-1 pm
Mesa Arts Academy, 221 W 6th Ave, Mesa
REGISTRATION FEES: Fees are per school! First PAID, first served. Early (Payment
Postmarked by August 30th): $100 AzDEO/NDEO Members | $150 non-members.
Regular: (8/31/19-9/20/19) $150 AzDEO/NDEO members | $200 non-members
Late Reg: (9/21/19-10/11/19): Same fee as regular but no option to perform or to
purchase t-shirts.
ADJUDICATION: $20 AzDEO/NDEO members; 25 non-members. This is entirely
voluntary. Schools can opt out of being adjudicated.
Register under events azdeo.org.
PAYMENT: All checks and Purchase Orders should be made out to AzDEO. MAIL
TO: Arizona Dance Education Organization, State Dance Festival, PO BOX 60152,
Phoenix, AZ 85082-0152. First PAID, first served, so please register online and
mail your fee.
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SOCIAL DANCE NEWS
Flagstaff ~ Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective meets every Sunday with a dance lesson from
7-8 pm, followed by open dancing until 10 pm. Tranzend Studio, 417 W Santa Fe Ave,
Flagstaff. $10/$8 students. www.latindancecollective.com.
Check out the calendar at www.flagstaffdance.com
for all the dance events in Northern Arizona
Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Contra Dances occur on the first Saturday of each
month at the Mountain Charter School located by Ponderosa Trails Park off Lake Mary Road,
311 W Cattle Drive Trail, Flagstaff. Newcomer's lesson at 7 pm, dance 7:30 -10:30 pm. Member
donation $9, non-member $10. Inquire before attending in case there is a rare schedule
change. flagstaffcontradances@gmail.com; http://ffotm.org/contra-dances/
Mesa ~ Saturdays, 7-11 pm. The Kats Korner (entrance in the back), 446 E Broadway Rd,
Mesa. The Kats Korner Swing Dance with a beginner's East Coast Swing lesson at 7:15 pm.
$8, $6 with student ID). www.thekatskorner.com
Mondays, 7:30-8:15 pm Lindy Hop lesson, dancing until 11 pm, $7. Hepkats Swing Dance at
the Women's Club of Mesa, 200 N MacDonald, Mesa. Home to Gypsy Jitterbugs all girls swing
dance troupe run by Karen Vizzard Hopkins. They rehearse Mondays from 6-7:30 pm.
Phoenix ~ Phoenix Traditional Music and Dance promotes Community Contra Dances
in downtown Phoenix twice a month. Live band. All ages welcome; no partner required.
30-minute introductory lesson. $10 door, $5 for those 25 and younger. Visit http://www.
phxtmd.org/ or email webmaster@phxtmd.org or call 480-893-3328. Cash/Check only.
Prescott ~ Prescott Dance Club, 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30 pm lesson, followed by open
dancing at Summer's Dance Works, 805 Miller Valley Rd, $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
602-616-0917, http://www.prescottdanceclub.com.
Tempe ~ 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:15 pm. NRG Ballroom, 101, 931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe. FREE
Youth West Coast Swing Dancing for beginners ages 10-17. More info: LetsSwingAZ.com
Southern Arizona
Green Valley ~ GVR Argentine Tango Club presents two events in Green
Valley at different locations. If you have questions, contact DJ Chuck, at 520-
625-3488, https://www.saztango.info, or on Facebook.
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SOCIAL DANCE NEWS
Green Valley 2nd Saturday Milonga / May 11 & June 8, Saturday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Las
Campanas Social Center, 565 W Belltower Dr, Green Valley. Please join us for great music,
a friendly atmosphere, and the largest and best floors in Southern Arizona. $10, BYOB
and snacks to share. Hope to see everyone then. All GVR members, authorized guests and
general public welcome. Green Valley is 30 minutes south of Tucson off of I19.
Green Valley Sunday Afternoon Practilonga! / May 19 & June 16, Sunday, 3-6 pm. Santa
Rita Springs Anza Room, 921 W Via Rio Fuerte, Green Valley. What a Practilonga? It’s an
informal afternoon milonga in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a large floor for everyone
to perfect new dance skills, and for beginners to practice dance floorcraft. It is not a guided
practica or a venue for lessons. $5 per person, BYOB and snacks to share. Everyone is
welcome.
Tucson ~ TUCSON CONTRA DANCE on
Saturdays / For young, old, beginners and
experienced dancers. Live music and lively
fun! Introductory lesson at 6:30 pm, music
begins at 7 pm. $10 suggested donation,
$5 for 25 years and under, $5 gets you a
membership button (show your button
and get $1 off general admission). Cash
or check at the door. You do not have to
pay for parking in the church parking lot;
ignore the signs about paying. Hosted by ADC member Tucson Friends of Traditional Music.
www.tftm.org, website@tftm.org, 520-767-6707. Held at OLD PUEBLO DANCE CENTER, 613
E Delano St, Tucson.
May 4 Jumpin' Chollas with JP Calling
May 18 Marc Rennard Band with Kristen Watts Calling
Casino, Rueda de Casino, Kizomba, Bachata, and Salsa classes and socials are held on Friday nights
at the Tucson Creative Dance Center, 3131 N Cherry Ave, Tucson. More here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tucsonsalsa/
https://www.facebook.com/TucSonCasineros/
May 15, Thursday 8 pm-2 am. House of Bard, 4915 E Speedway, Tucson. FREE EVENT and
GRAND OPENING PARTY - Thirsty Latin Thursdays! TWO Dance Floors! ONE large outdoor
patio with DJ Tony T & DJ Ram spinning salsa, bachata, cumbia and more. FREE SALSA &
BACHATA CLASS. Performance by TucSon Casineros! Large parking lot. Food Truck!
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION: Discounted passes available
now for the 9th Annual SWINGdepenDANCE Weekend
happening July 4-7 in Phoenix/Mesa and hosted by The
Kats Korner. Tier 1 is sold out! Full weekend https://www.
sozoartists.com/about/passes are only $140 … but going fast.
To purchase your pass, visit www.swingdependance.com.
4 nights of dancing, 3 full days of classes, 2 live bands and the
one and only Arizona Swing Dance Championship
... in addition to more competitions, the traditional BBQ/pool party with a Mix and
Match contest (shoes optional), and a $500 CASH PRIZE for the Arizona Swing Dance
Championship winners!!! We will also be putting on a fireworks display on July 4th at the
pool party!
INSTRUCTORS: Kevin St. Laurent from San Francisco and Jo Hoffberg from The World;
Nicholas and Stephanie from Phoenix; Nick Peterson from Las Vegas; Morgan Day from San
Diego; and Jonathan Lindsay from Phoenix! Our Master of Ceremonies will be Nick Peterson
bringing the jitterbug energy all the way from Las Vegas. We will have some Argentine Tango
classes as well as a Solo track in addition to Lindy Hop, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, and
Balboa. Morgan Day will also be doing a lecture on swing music.
FEES/PASSES: Tier 2 10 Registrants: $140 | Tier 3 10 Registrants: $160
Tier 4 10 registrants: $180 | From JUNE 15th and at the door $199
Don't want to take classes, but want to come compete during the weekend? You can register
for our "Party Pass" for only $65! **YOU MUST HAVE A PARTY PASS, JUNIOR’S PASS, OR FULL
WEEKEND PASS TO COMPETE!! If you are under 18 by 7/3/18 you can register for only $99!
A La Carte Pricing: Can’t make the whole weekend?? It’s ok! You can still come play with us!
Passes below are available at the door.
Individual Class: $20 | Thursday Night Pool Party: FREE | Friday Night Dance: $15
Saturday Night Dance (late-night included): $20 | Saturday late night: $5 | Sunday Night
Dance: $10
Friday Day Pass : $80 - includes all classes for the day and the dance that night
Saturday Day Pass: $85 - includes all classes for the day and Kats Korner that night
Sunday Day Pass: $75 - includes all classes for the day and the dance that night
For a full run down of the events for the weekend check out our website
www.swingdependance.com
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NORTHERN Arizona Fri/Sundays, Tranzend Studio, 417 W Santa Fe CENTRAL Arizona
FlagstaffDance.com Ave, Flagstaff. Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective
The Arizona Lindy Hop Society
for the most up-to-date schedule 7-10 pm, $5-8, Kati Pantsosnik, 928-814-2650,
latindancecollective@gmail.com; Fridays has an extensive calendar.
Wednesdays, The Peaks ~ Alpine Room, $3-5, 7:30-10 pm. Salsa Rueda & Latin, Paul & AZSalsa.net covers Phoenix,
3150 N Winding Brook Rd, Flagstaff (on Hwy Nadine Geissler, nadinegeissler@hotmail.com Scottsdale & Tempe
180, North Fort Valley Rd). Group Dance
Lessons FREE. Gary Millam 928-853-6284 or ADULT CENTER OF PRESCOTT, 1280 E Rosser Sock Hop at 5 & Diner
Bill Pranke 928-814-0157. St, Prescott. 928-778-3000. adultcenter.org. First Friday, 220 N 16th St, Phoenix.
Tuesdays, Country & Contemporary Line Third Friday, 9069 E Indian Bend Rd,
1st & 3rd Thursdays, Museum Club, 3404 E Dance Classes, $5 / No charge Silver Sneakers
Route 66, Flagstaff. 6-7 pm line dance lesson; Scottsdale. 7 pm FREE Swing dance lesson;
5:30 pm Beginners; 6:30 pm Intermediate 6-9 pm Live Rockabilly/Swing music, wood
7-8 pm Nightclub 2-Step; open dancing. $3 Fridays, Dance lessons with Andy Smith and
non-members/ $4 for both classes dance floor, diner food and vintage cars.
Marilyn Schey, Rumba, 6-6:45 pm beginners;
Come in a car older than 1972 and eat for
Saturdays, Galaxy Diner, W Route 66, 6:45-7:30 Beyond Beginners. $6 one or both
lessons. 7:30-10 pm Open Dance $5. 50% off!
Flagstaff. Swing lesson & dancing with Tom
Scheel 7:30-9 pm. The COTTONWOOD CIVIC CENTER, 805 Main ATTENTION "SOCIAL DANCE" COMMUNITIES
Sundays, Canyon Dance Academy, 2812 N St, Old Town Cottonwood. AZ We Dance - THROUGHOUT ARIZONA
Izabel St, Flagstaff (across from Coconino HS) Contra Dance. 6:30 pre-dance lesson, 7-10 pm If you host a "community" event (not private
5-7 pm ballroom technique practice, open dancing. $7, $5 students $4 16 yrs and under. studio), you are welcome to submit your
928-634-0486, azwedance@gmail.com. information to: Krystyna@AzDanceCoalition.org
dancing with instructor Paul Jack. $8, $7 USA
by the 25th of each month.
Dance Members, $5 students. 928-213-0239
SOCIAL DANCE * * verify schedules in advance**
SOUTHERN Arizona Fridays ~ Brother John's, 1802 N Stone,
TucsonDanceCalendar.com Tucson. Free Salsa/Bachata lesson with $7
for the most up-to-date schedule cover / Zona Libre Band, 8:30-9:30 pm.
Open dancing 9:30-12:30 am. Restaurant
2nd & 4th Sunday, 5:30-8:30 pm Tucson open until 10:30 pm. Latin Dance
Sunday Salsa Social hosted by Gerardo Revolution | 520-444-0439 NEW
& Lupita Armendariz. Beg/Int/Adv
Saturdays ~ Armory Park Recreation
lesson/open. $7, $10/live band. Dream
Center, 22 S 5th St, Tucson
Dance, 405 E Westmore Rd, Tucson. NEW
LOCATION!!! tucsonsalsa.com 3rd Saturday USA Dance So Arizona Chapter SWINGdepenDANCE
presents their Dance, 7-10:30 pm.
Weekend
Thursdays ~ Tucson Swing Dance Club 4th Saturday TucsonLindyHop.org Live
music for Lindy Hop & Swing dancers. 7-8 July 4-7, 2019
Dream Dance, 405 E Wetmore Rd, Tucson.
NEW LOCATION!!! 7-7:45 pm West pm beginners lesson, 8-11 pm open dance. The Kats Korner
$10 with discounts for students.
Coast Swing beginner lesson; 8-8:30 pm Phoenix & Mesa
intermediate. Open dancing until 10:30
pm. No partner needed. http://tsdc.net/ www.swingdependance.com
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